Programme Facilitator at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Southland (Murihiku)Does gaining insight into others' behaviour and actively listening to others appeal to you?
Help others to understand and address the causes of their offending.
Extensive training with a comprehensive competency framework to measure your success.
Nga kawenga | About the role We currently have an opportunity for a committed individual to undertake the role of Programme Facilitator in a full-time permanent position working within the Otago and Southland Region.
This position has the flexibility to be based out of any of our Community Corrections sites in Otago and Southland, and travel will be required to meet operational needs.
Our Programme Facilitators work with the people in our care within our prisons and out in the community to support them in understanding and addressing the causes of their offending and assist them in creating crime-free futures.
Programme Facilitators achieve this by delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.
We're looking for someone who can actively listen and understand the people in our care and is keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviours.
To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey while consistently reflecting on your own practice.
Life experience is important to us, along with alignment to our values.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following:
Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships.Cultural understanding, including working under a tikanga Maori framework.Resilience and flexibility – no two days will be the same.Self-insight and wellbeing with a focus on a strong work/life balance.Understanding of de-escalation and conflict resolution.To support you in the role, it would be helpful though NOT essential for you to have an understanding of individual and group behaviour, and/or relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling, or other relevant qualifications along with demonstrated experience within this or a similar related area.
The starting salary for this role is $69,120 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.
We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the collective talent in our whanau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******. To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Sunday 2 February 2025 All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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